This page lists 7 taxi and private hire operators that publish their own contact details and state that they serve Newcastle upon Tyne. Each entry was checked against the operator’s own website or official page on 23 September 2026. We have not taken test rides and the order is not a quality ranking.
Taxi operators in Newcastle upon Tyne
Blueline Taxis
Private hire and executive car firm founded in 1958 with its main office in Wallsend, operating across North Tyneside, Newcastle, Gateshead and wider North East England.
- Phone: 0191 262 6666
- Website: bluelinetaxis.com
- Booking app: iPhone · Android
- Address: 31-35 Sycamore St, Wallsend, Newcastle upon Tyne NE28 6TH
- Payment stated: cards
ABC Taxis Newcastle
Newcastle-based taxi and private hire firm, part of the Newcastle Taxis Group, offering service 24 hours a day with vehicles for up to 8 passengers.
- Phone: 0191 232 36 36
- Website: abctaxisnewcastle.co.uk
- Address: Charlotte Square, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4XF
- Hours: the operator says it runs 24 hours
- Payment stated: cards
Dean Taxis
Private hire firm, Dean (PH), with over 150 taxis serving Newcastle, Gateshead and surrounding areas, bookable by phone, online or app.
- Phone: 0191 444 4 444
- Website: deantaxis.co.uk
- Address: 2 Booth Street, Gateshead NE10 9BF
Grab A Cab Newcastle
Newcastle taxi firm offering local taxis, executive vehicles and minibuses from 4 to 16 seats, including airport transfers and corporate travel.
- Phone: 0191 222 1234
- Website: grabacabnortheast.com
- Address: Fowberry Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE15 6XP
- Also stated: wheelchair-accessible vehicles
Nearby Taxis
North East taxi operator offering fixed-fare local taxis and airport transfers across Newcastle, Gateshead, North and South Tyneside, Sunderland and Durham.
- Phone: 0191 222 1222
- Website: nearbygroup.co.uk
- Booking app: iPhone · Android
- Hours: the operator says it runs 24 hours
- Payment stated: cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, cash
- Also stated: pets welcome, wheelchair-accessible vehicles
Uber
Ride-hailing app offering UberX in Newcastle upon Tyne; cabs cannot currently be booked via Uber there.
- Booking: through the app only
- Website: uber.com
Bolt
Ride-hailing app with a city page for Newcastle-Upon-Tyne.
- Booking: through the app only
- Website: bolt.eu
Licensing and fares in Newcastle upon Tyne
Taxis and private hire vehicles in Newcastle upon Tyne are licensed by Newcastle City Council. A listing on this page is not proof of a current licence: check the plate on the vehicle and the driver’s badge before you travel.
Uber and ride-hailing apps in Newcastle upon Tyne
Uber and Bolt each have a page for Newcastle upon Tyne on their websites, so rides can be requested through the app. We have not tested how many drivers are available, so keep a local firm’s number as well.